DOCSLIB.ORG

0618 Newsletter

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
0618 Newsletter © The Official Newsletter Of The American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association June 2018 Vol. 51 No. 5 Indy 500 Winner, Will Power celebrates his victory with the traditional "Milk" bottle. American Auto Racing Writers & Broadcasters Association, Inc. (www.aarwba.org) “Dedicated To Increasing Media Coverage Of Motor Sports” Dick Jordan, who has served the U.S. Auto Club in public/media relations and publicity capacities for almost 50 years and a member of the National Sprint Car and Midget Halls of Fame, Friday was announced as winner of the 2018 Jim Chapman Award for excellence in motor- sports public relations. The Chapman Award is considered by many in the in- dustry as the highest honor in racing public relations. It is named in memory of Chapman, the legendary PR execu- tive and innovator, who worked with Babe Ruth and was named Indy Car racing’s “most influential man” of the 1980s. Chapman died in 1996 at age 80. The announcement and presentation were made at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway by Michael Knight, chair- Dick Jordan accepts the Jim Chapman Award from Michael Knight man of the selection committee, and one of Chapman’s closest friends. The award is determined by a vote of than anyone. He has been called "USAC's greatest champion" national media members, many of who knew Chapman, as defined as "someone who fights for a cause." and is authorized by the Chapman family. PR represen- The permanent Jim Chapman Award, currently displayed in the tatives from all forms of motorsports are eligible for con- IMS media center, is cast in bronze and features a classic pho- sideration. to of Jim wearing his favorite navy blue double-breasted blazer and the names of all the award recipients. The text under Jim’s "Dick has been a friendly and reliably helpful presence at photo reads: USAC races for almost a half-century," said Knight. "Dick knew Mr. Chapman and so he well understands the “James P. Chapman (1916-1996). A great man who deeply meaning of this high honor. cared about country and church; family and friends. A legend in the public relations industry who set the ultimate standard of “Jim set the ultimate standard of professionalism, class professionalism and excellence. A superstar who superstars and dignity. He knew that solid professional relationships like Babe Ruth wanted at their side. A pioneer in motorsports with journalists was important in good times and abso- PR who practically invented most of what is now considered lutely essential in bad times. routine. A true 'People Person' who knew a mutually-respectful relationship with journalists was important in good times and "That’s too often missing today in a communications age essential in bad times. A mentor kind enough to help others where an E-mail or text message or over-reliance on so- achieve success. A gentleman who understood nothing could cial media is incorrectly considered ‘relationship-build- replace the sound of the human voice, a handshake, a face-to- ing.’ Jim was a true ‘people person’ and knew nothing face meeting, a shared meal, a hand-written note of thanks. could replace a handshake, a face-to-face conversation, or the sound of another person’s voice.” “All who ever have, do, or will work in public relations stand on Mr. Chapman's shoulders. The Chapman Award has three major purposes: 1. To honor Chapman's unmatched legacy; 2. To recognize “The true honor of the Jim Chapman Award is not a plaque. current PR practitioners who work to Chapman's stan- The true honor is having one's name forever associated with dard and in his spirit; 3. To provide inspiration for newer that of the great James P. Chapman. A committee of journalists and future PR representatives. adjudged those named here worthy of this high honor.” Jordan attended races with his parents in the early Established in 1991 by media and publicists within the CART 1950s and saw his first Indy 500 in 1956. He was hired series, the Chapman Award originally focused on achievement by USAC in December 1968 and has worked for the in CART. After a hiatus of several years, the award was re- sanctioning organization continuously since, publicizing sumed in 2004, with eligibility expanded to anyone working in its drivers, series and races, developing relationships racing PR. with journalists around the country, maintaining exten- sive statistics, writing race reports and mentoring young Chapman, who was born in Macon, Georgia, started as sports racers in how to deal effectively with the media. editor or managing editor of several Southern newspapers be- fore joining the New York Times. He entered the PR business Now USAC's vice president of communications, Jordan's in 1946, as regional PR director for Ford Motor Co. in Detroit. schedule has routinely had him at more than 100 races a year. It's believed he has witnessed more USAC events Soon thereafter, Chapman hired Ruth as consultant to the auto- maker’s sponsorship of American Legion Junior Baseball. They All Contents © The American Auto Racing Writers & Broadcasters Association 922 North Pass Avenue Burbank, CA 91505-2703 (818) 842-7005 American Auto Racing Writers & Broadcasters Association, Inc. (www.aarwba.org) “Dedicated To Increasing Media Coverage Of Motor Sports” 2 traveled together for more than two years for personal appearances and became close friends. Chapman was at Ruth’s bedside when he died in August 1948 and then officially announced Ruth’s death to the press corps that had maintained an around-the-clock vigil at New York’s Memorial Hospital. Chapman kept with him a money clip with a pockmarked silver dollar that Ruth used to carry during games for good luck. Chapman said Ruth had used the coin for tar- get practice. He proudly showcased several photos of Ruth in his office. One was inscribed: "To a pal that is a pal." Chapman also displayed a framed letter, written on Ruth's personal stationery from Memorial Hospital, dated July 13, 1948, inviting him to the July 26 premier of the film, The Babe Ruth Story. That letter read, in part, "That evening would not be complete without your being my guest. To you, Jimmy, I say you must be with me that evening." Dick Jordan with the permanent Jim Chapman Award In 1950, Chapman left Ford to start his own PR firm. One of his first clients was Avis founder Warren Avis. Chap- when he brought business and feature writers to the tracks for man devoted much of his time to financial PR, which he lunch, pace car rides, and driver interviews. once called his “favorite form of PR,” and helped compa- nies get recognition among analysts and even gain ad- In 1982, Chapman negotiated a landmark sponsorship for PPG mission to the New York and American stock exchanges. with then- Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Joe Cloutier, which formally made the Indy 500 a points-paying event in the Chapman’s first venture into motorsports was in 1951, PPG Indy Car World Series, an arrangement that continued when he joined with NASCAR founder Bill France to pro- through the 1995 season. “That was one of the most satisfying mote the Motor City 250. The race was part of Detroit’s moments of my career,” Chapman recalled. “Roger Penske, 250th birthday celebration, a Chapman client. In 1967, among others, told me it was the best thing that had ever hap- Chapman entered Indy Car racing with client Ozzie Ol- pened to CART.” In addition to a major contribution to the prize son’s Olsonite sponsorship of Dan Gurney’s team, which fund, PPG later became sponsor of the $100,000 Indy 500 pole later featured Bobby Unser as driver. award, and paid a special winner’s bonus in the early years of NASCAR’s Brickyard 400. “Jim was one of the most innovative and imaginative PR In its obituary, the New York Times wrote that Chapman men ever to grace a pit lane,” said Gurney, who died ear- "served as a father confessor to many top racing drivers." Two- lier this year. “Jim practically invented most of what is time Indy 500 winner and PPG Cup champion Al Unser Jr. said now considered routine sponsor PR work. He was the on behalf of his fellow drivers, "With Jim, when he says ‘jump,’ first, as far as I know, who thought of putting up a spon- we just ask ‘how high? And we do it right then.” sor hospitality tent alongside a racetrack (at the old Riv- Indy Car Racing magazine named Chapman the sport’s “most erside International Raceway), filling it with extravagant influential” man of the 1980s, saying he turned “a public rela- race car ice-sculptures, beautiful food and beautiful peo- tions assignment into an art form.” After his retirement, Chap- ple from the business, sports and movie industries. He man continued to consult PPG, and agreed to Mario Andretti’s started an ‘open house’ tradition in Ozzie’s hotel suite in personal request that he serve as honorary chairman of Andret- Indianapolis, where journalists could rub shoulders with ti’s “Arrivederci, Mario” farewell tour in 1994. John Wayne or (astronaut) Scott Carpenter.” Chapman's professional achievements earned him vast recog- Chapman also directed Olsonite’s sponsorship of the nition. The mayors of Detroit and Long Beach, Calif., present- Driver of the Year award. He orchestrated all the details, ed him proclamations and the key to each city. In 1993, including the media panel voting, and an annual lun- Indiana Gov. Evan Bayh named him Sagamore of the Wabash, cheon at New York City’s famed ‘21’ Club.
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Collection # SC 3453
    Collection # SC 3453 INDIANAPOLIS RACING COLLECTION, CA. 1940s–1964 Collection Information 1 Historical Sketch 2 Scope and Content Note 2 Series Contents 3 Processed by Dalton Gackle 21 June 2018 Manuscript and Visual Collections Department William Henry Smith Memorial Library Indiana Historical Society 450 West Ohio Street Indianapolis, IN 46202-3269 www.indianahistory.org COLLECTION INFORMATION VOLUME OF Four photographs folders, two manuscripts folders COLLECTION: COLLECTION Ca. 1940s–1964 DATES: PROVENANCE: Indiana Transportation Museum; Noblesville, IN; 1985 Shirley Jones; Arkansas City, KS; N.D. RESTRICTIONS: None COPYRIGHT: REPRODUCTION Permission to reproduce or publish material in this collection RIGHTS: must be obtained from the Indiana Historical Society. ALTERNATE FORMATS: RELATED GV1033 .U83 [USAC yearbook]; TL236 .I56 1997 [Indy 500 HOLDINGS: Pace Cars]; GV1033.5.I55 H5 1972 [The Indy 500 : thirty days in May by Hal Higdon]; M 1201 [Thomas W. Binford collection, 1894–2003] ACCESSION 1985.0331, 1996.0951X NUMBER: NOTES: Indiana Historical Society Indianapolis Racing Collection Page 1 HISTORICAL SKETCH The Indianapolis 500 has been held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway since 1911. The 500-mile open-wheel car race takes place in May each year. The wartime spans when the race was not held were from 1917–1918 and 1942–1945. From 1913 on, the race has had significant international involvement. The race motivated many teams and manufacturers to relocate to Indianapolis. From 1911 to 1964, thirteen drivers died from racing at the event. At this time, cars reached 150 mph at different points on the track. De Soto was an American car manufacturer, operating from 1928 until 1961 as a part of the Chrysler Corporation.
    [Show full text]
  • 0605 AARWBA.P65
    ImPRESSions© The Official Newsletter Of The American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association June 2005 Vol. 38 No. 5 AARWBA Thanks Our Official 50th Anniversary Sponsors: (Click on any logo to go to that sponsor’s website!) American Auto Racing Writers & Broadcasters Association Journalism and Photo Contest winners posted now at http://beta.motorsportsforum.com/ris01/aarwbawi.htm France Family Voted Newsmaker of the Half-Century 842-7005 Original painting by AARWBA member Hector Cademartori - IMS photo by Ron McQueeney The France Family, whose vision and leadership turned NASCAR stock car racing from a loosely-organized Southern-based attraction into the country’s second-most popular sport, was named Newsmaker of the Half- Century by the American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association during the annual AARWBA members breakfast in Indianapolis May 28. Newsmaker of the Half-Century, determined by vote of AARWBA members, is the most important event of AARWBA’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. The France family received 28.5 percent of the vote among 12 nominees for the award. A record number of AARWBA members participated, according to President Dusty Brandel. The Hulman-George family, owner of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and responsible for building the Indy 500 into the world’s largest single- day sporting spectacle, finished second in the voting with 26.3 percent. The two families combined to capture almost 55 percent of the total vote. Lesa France Kennedy, president of International Speedway Corp., was present for the announcement. She accepted a specially commissioned painting, by artist Hector Cademartori, depicting the family’s 50 years of achievement from Brandel and AARWBA 50th Anniversary Celebration Chairman Michael Knight.
    [Show full text]
  • 0805 AARWBA.P65
    ImPRESSions© The Official Newsletter Of The American Auto Racing Writers and Broadcasters Association August 2005 Vol. 38 No. 7 AARWBA Thanks Our Official 50th Anniversary Sponsors: (Click on any logo to go to that sponsor’s website!) 36th annual All-America Team Dinner, Saturday, Dec. 3, Hyatt Regency in downtown Indianapolis NASCAR President Helton to be Featured Speaker At All-America Team Dinner, Dec. 3, in Indianapolis NASCAR President Mike Helton will be the featured speaker at the AARWBA’s 36th annual All-America Team dinner, Saturday, Dec. 3, at the Hyatt Re- gency in downtown Indianapolis. The dinner will mark the official conclusion of AARWBA’s 50th Anniversary Celebration. Helton will share his important insights with AARWBA members and guests in Indy one day after the annual NASCAR NEXTEL Cup awards cer- emony in New York City. Helton has been a key 842-7005 leader in growing NASCAR into America’s No. 1 motorsports series and one of the country’s most popular mainstream sports attractions. Before becoming NASCAR president in late 2000, Helton had management positions at the Atlanta and Talladega tracks, and later was NASCAR’s vice president for competition and then senior VP and chief operating officer. “I’m happy to accept AARWBA’s invitation to speak at the All-America Team dinner,” said Helton. “AARWBA members have played an important role in the growth of NASCAR and motorsports in general. I look forward to this opportunity, and to join AARWBA in recognizing the champion drivers of 2005, and congratulating AARWBA on a successful 50th anniversary.” AARWBA members voted NASCAR’s founding France Family as Newsmaker of the Half-Cen- tury, the headline event of the 50th Anniversary Celebration.
    [Show full text]
  • MIKE JOY Race Announcer, FOX NASCAR
    MIKE JOY Race Announcer, FOX NASCAR Broadcasting veteran Mike Joy brings 50 years of motor sports experience to the booth as lead race announcer for FOX NASCAR in 2020, his 20th consecutive season with the network, alongside NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon. Joy has led the network’s broadcast team since 2001, FOX’s first year as a NASCAR broadcast partner. Joy has broadcast most major forms of American motorsports for television and radio. Prior to joining FOX in 2001, Joy anchored CBS Sports’ coverage of the DAYTONA 500 from 1998-2000 after earning his stripes as a pit reporter for 15 years. In addition, Joy called the “Great American Race” for Motor Racing Network (MRN) Radio from 1977-’83 (as a turn announcer and anchor). The season-opening DAYTONA 500 marks the 41st DAYTONA 500 for which he has been part of live TV or radio coverage. In 2020, Joy covers his 45th Daytona Speedweeks. He is a charter member of the prestigious NASCAR Hall of Fame Voting Panel, and in December 2013, was named sole media representative on the Hall's exclusive Nominating Committee. Joy previously served on the voting panel for the International Motorsports Hall of Fame. Joy was the 2011 recipient of the esteemed Henry T. McLemore Motorsports Journalism Award, recognizing career excellence in the field, as well as the 2018 North Carolina Motorsports Association (NCMA) Jim Hunter Memorial Media Award. A former vice president of the National Motorsport Press Association, Joy joined Chris Economaki as the first racing journalists to receive major recognition for their work in all three major disciplines: radio, television and print.
    [Show full text]
  • 1911: All 40 Starters
    INDIANAPOLIS 500 – ROOKIES BY YEAR 1911: All 40 starters 1912: (8) Bert Dingley, Joe Horan, Johnny Jenkins, Billy Liesaw, Joe Matson, Len Ormsby, Eddie Rickenbacker, Len Zengel 1913: (10) George Clark, Robert Evans, Jules Goux, Albert Guyot, Willie Haupt, Don Herr, Joe Nikrent, Theodore Pilette, Vincenzo Trucco, Paul Zuccarelli 1914: (15) George Boillot, S.F. Brock, Billy Carlson, Billy Chandler, Jean Chassagne, Josef Christiaens, Earl Cooper, Arthur Duray, Ernst Friedrich, Ray Gilhooly, Charles Keene, Art Klein, George Mason, Barney Oldfield, Rene Thomas 1915: (13) Tom Alley, George Babcock, Louis Chevrolet, Joe Cooper, C.C. Cox, John DePalma, George Hill, Johnny Mais, Eddie O’Donnell, Tom Orr, Jean Porporato, Dario Resta, Noel Van Raalte 1916: (8) Wilbur D’Alene, Jules DeVigne, Aldo Franchi, Ora Haibe, Pete Henderson, Art Johnson, Dave Lewis, Tom Rooney 1919: (19) Paul Bablot, Andre Boillot, Joe Boyer, W.W. Brown, Gaston Chevrolet, Cliff Durant, Denny Hickey, Kurt Hitke, Ray Howard, Charles Kirkpatrick, Louis LeCocq, J.J. McCoy, Tommy Milton, Roscoe Sarles, Elmer Shannon, Arthur Thurman, Omar Toft, Ira Vail, Louis Wagner 1920: (4) John Boling, Bennett Hill, Jimmy Murphy, Joe Thomas 1921: (6) Riley Brett, Jules Ellingboe, Louis Fontaine, Percy Ford, Eddie Miller, C.W. Van Ranst 1922: (11) E.G. “Cannonball” Baker, L.L. Corum, Jack Curtner, Peter DePaolo, Leon Duray, Frank Elliott, I.P Fetterman, Harry Hartz, Douglas Hawkes, Glenn Howard, Jerry Wonderlich 1923: (10) Martin de Alzaga, Prince de Cystria, Pierre de Viscaya, Harlan Fengler, Christian Lautenschlager, Wade Morton, Raoul Riganti, Max Sailer, Christian Werner, Count Louis Zborowski 1924: (7) Ernie Ansterburg, Fred Comer, Fred Harder, Bill Hunt, Bob McDonogh, Alfred E.
    [Show full text]
  • Video Name Track Track Location Date Year DVD # Classics #4001
    Video Name Track Track Location Date Year DVD # Classics #4001 Watkins Glen Watkins Glen, NY D-0001 Victory Circle #4012, WG 1951 Watkins Glen Watkins Glen, NY D-0002 1959 Sports Car Grand Prix Weekend 1959 D-0003 A Gullwing at Twilight 1959 D-0004 At the IMRRC The Legacy of Briggs Cunningham Jr. 1959 D-0005 Legendary Bill Milliken talks about "Butterball" Nov 6,2004 1959 D-0006 50 Years of Formula 1 On-Board 1959 D-0007 WG: The Street Years Watkins Glen Watkins Glen, NY 1948 D-0008 25 Years at Speed: The Watkins Glen Story Watkins Glen Watkins Glen, NY 1972 D-0009 Saratoga Automobile Museum An Evening with Carroll Shelby D-0010 WG 50th Anniversary, Allard Reunion Watkins Glen, NY D-0011 Saturday Afternoon at IMRRC w/ Denise McCluggage Watkins Glen Watkins Glen October 1, 2005 2005 D-0012 Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival Watkins Glen 2005 D-0013 1952 Watkins Glen Grand Prix Weekend Watkins Glen 1952 D-0014 1951-54 Watkins Glen Grand Prix Weekend Watkins Glen Watkins Glen 1951-54 D-0015 Watkins Glen Grand Prix Weekend 1952 Watkins Glen Watkins Glen 1952 D-0016 Ralph E. Miller Collection Watkins Glen Grand Prix 1949 Watkins Glen 1949 D-0017 Saturday Aternoon at the IMRRC, Lost Race Circuits Watkins Glen Watkins Glen 2006 D-0018 2005 The Legends Speeak Formula One past present & future 2005 D-0019 2005 Concours d'Elegance 2005 D-0020 2005 Watkins Glen Grand Prix Festival, Smalleys Garage 2005 D-0021 2005 US Vintange Grand Prix of Watkins Glen Q&A w/ Vic Elford 2005 D-0022 IMRRC proudly recognizes James Scaptura Watkins Glen 2005 D-0023 Saturday
    [Show full text]
  • V O L U M E 2 6 • E D I T I O N 1 8 . 4
    VOLUME 26 • EDITION 18.4 • SPONSORED BY PORSCHE CLUB OF AMERICA VOLUME 26 • EDITION 18.4 • OCTOBER - DECEMBER 2018 THE DIFFERENCE IN BRAKING 16 FEATURES 16 Inagural Super Enduro at High Plains Raceway 20 PCA at Sebring: A Perspective 24 Sebring Race Track and Hendricks Field 30 Preparation is (almost) Everything 34 Isringhausen Racing THE FIRST CHOICE FOR CHAMPIONS 38 On the Cover: Matthew Goetzinger 40 E Class 911s at Road America & Victor Newman Photography 42 Remembering Ron Panoz & Dave Maraj 44 A Race Against Time 20 50 Famous American Race Car Driver MAXIMUM PERFORMANCE 54 A Day in the Life of a Scrut 56 Dale Teuty: Club Racer from the Beginning 60 Say it Ain’t So AND RELIABILITY 64 Wanna Race? How to Become a Club Racer 73 Porsche 992 911 Caught at Nurburgring ORDER COLUMNS 4 From the Chair 6 View From the Tower 8 Boots on the Ground THE PADS 10 Down to Business 12 Editorial License YOU NEED 14 Coaching Perspective 34 REMNANTS In Stock, All the Time, Shipped Free 32 2018 Club Racing Schedule 59 National Awards Banquet Announcement — February 29 WE’RE THE LARGEST U.S. PAGID RACING BRAKE PAD SUPPLIER, WITH THE MOST EXTENSIVE INVENTORY. 63 2018 PCA Club Racing National Sponsors 68 2018 PCA Club Racing Contingency Programs PAGID Racing Brake Pads are available in 70 2018 Hard Chargers many compounds to fi t most applications. 72 The Classifieds 74 Club Racing National Committee, Advertising Index, CRN Staff Call us now or use the PAGID Racing Brake Pad Quick Search on our website On the Cover: Photographer Victor Newman took this photo of Matthew Goetzinger at Road America.
    [Show full text]
  • 2015 Week 15 BOWL RELEASE.Indd
    BIG TEN FOOTBALL 2015-16 BOWL GAMES RELEASE Contact: Adam Augus ne, Associate Director, Communica ons • Offi ce: 847-696-1010 ext. 151 • E-mail: aaugus [email protected] • Cell: 608-215-4391 • Twi er: @B1Gfootball 2015 CONFERENCE & OVERALL STANDINGS BIG TEN BOWL SCHEDULE EAST DIVISION December 26, 2015 NEW ERA PINSTRIPE BOWL Conference Games All Games INDIANA vs. W-L PCT H A Div. Strk W-L PCT H A N Strk Duke 1. Michigan State&# 7-1 .875 4-0 3-1 6-0 W3 12-1 .923 7-0 4-1 1-0 W4 3:30 p.m. ET - ABC Ohio State& 7-1 .875 3-1 4-0 5-1 W1 11-1 .917 6-1 5-0 0-0 W1 3. Michigan 6-2 .750 2-2 4-0 4-2 L1 9-3 .750 5-2 4-1 0-0 L1 FOSTER FARMS BOWL 4. Penn State 4-4 .500 3-1 1-3 3-3 L3 7-5 .583 6-1 1-4 0-0 L3 NEBRASKA vs. 5. Indiana 2-6 .250 0-4 2-2 1-5 W2 6-6 .500 3-4 3-2 0-0 W2 UCLA 6. Rutgers 1-7 .125 0-4 1-3 1-5 L5 4-8 .333 2-5 2-3 0-0 L1 9:15 p.m. ET - ESPN Maryland 1-7 .125 0-4 1-3 1-5 W1 3-9 .250 2-5 1-4 0-0 W1 WEST DIVISION December 28, 2015 QUICK LANE BOWL Conference Games All Games MINNESOTA vs.
    [Show full text]
  • DAYTONA-SUPERBIRD AUTO CLUB WHEELS & DEALS Personal for Sale/ Want
    July-August 2012 www.superbirdclub.com email: [email protected] Muscle Car and Corvette Nationals Aero Car Display – Chicago Area - November 17 & 18, 2012 Update - at present, we have 30 aero cars signed up to participate in the special display. There is room in the display area for about ten more aero cars. This show is 500 + muscle cars, all under one roof, indoors at the Donald Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont Illinois. Non judged entry is no charge. Hotels are right across the street. This will be a great way to cap off 2012. Concours cars to barn finds will be displayed. The police car “Dirty Bird” Superbird will be present, as well as aero race cars, and an unrestored Cyclone Spoiler II. John Borzych and Gene Lewis are going to display their sequential serial number Daytonas side by side for the first time ever. Some cars we are still in need of for display: - Petty Blue Superbird - Superbird convertible - Charger 500’s - Survivor Daytona - King Cobra We are not limited to these, so if you would like to join in on the fun, please contact Doug Schellinger at 414-687-2489 ot email to: [email protected] Online regististration is available at www.mcacn.com/entry.htm Show director Bob Ashton’s phone is 586-549-5291 and his email is [email protected] Did I mention that this is a fantastic event? Indy Event Recap Our return to the Brickyard 400 was a big success. There were about 40 cars this year, many of which were not present last year.
    [Show full text]
  • Big League Scout Visits Connors Baseball Camp
    .. "" - � ...,.... - ONLY r --:-; Connors State College Library t'--·------ Rt. 1, Box 1000 700 warner, OK 74469-9 PAID BULKRATE PERMIT #17 WARNER, OK 74469 Forwarding & Address Correction Requested 25¢ • ive Serving Keefeton • Gore • Porum • Warner • Webbers Falls Vol. XII - Issue No. 12 Call (918) 463-2386 or Fax (918) 773-8745 Wednesday, January 7, 1998 Registration set for Spring Semester Big league scout visits Connors baseball camp WARNER - Regisu-ation for Studer1LS at the Perry Keith the 1998 Spring Semesteral Connors CowboyBrueball Camp at Connors SlateCollege will beheld January 5- SlateCollege receiveda specialtreat 9. as amajor leaguebaseball scout vis­ Enrollmenl hours for Warner itedwith thecampers. are8:30 am. to 3:30 pm. fromJanu­ Appr°'imatelythirty students ary 5-9 and 5:30-6:30 pm. for nighl au.endingthe pitching/catching camp classesJanuary 12-15. Dormitories plus severalinstructors listened with open al 9 am. Sunday, January 11. raplauentioo asNew YodcMets scout Students are reminded a vocaLional LarryChase talked to them lastTues­ rehab counseloris available in EDB day afternoon aboutwhat they look 118 from 9 am. to 8 pm. January 5-6. for when they scoul pitchers and Hours for enrollment in catchers and how thestudents can Muskogee classes are 8:30 am. to learnto throw properly. Chasealso 3:30 pm.January 5-9 and 5:30-7 pm. talkedto approximatelyfifty students January7, 8, 12 and 13. in a hiUingcamp which washeld for Classes begin Monday, Janu­ several days prior to I.he pitching/ ary 12. For more information,con­ catchingca.rap. Laelthe registrar's offices at 463-2931 Chase,whoisstartinghiseighth in Wameror687-6747 in Muskogee.
    [Show full text]
  • 2020 Standings Acc Football Notes 2020 Schedule (Oct. 17
    As of Oct. 12 2020 STANDINGS ACC FOOTBALL NOTES ACC Games Overall THREE ACC TEAMS IN THE TOP 5 FOR FIRST TIME IN Team W L For Opp Pct W L For Opp Pct Home Away Neut Streak LEAGUE HISTORY Clemson 3 0 120 53 1.000 4 0 169 53 1.000 3-0 1-0 0-0 Won 4 • For the first time in league history, three ACC teams North Carolina 3 0 113 73 1.000 3 0 113 73 1.000 2-0 1-0 0-0 Won 6 are ranked in the AP Top 5 – No. 1 Clemson, No. 4 Notre Dame 2 0 69 39 1.000 3 0 121 39 1.000 3-0 0-0 0-0 Won 9 Notre Dame and No. 5 North Carolina. This is the 16th time in ACC history that three teams have been in the NC State 3 1 137 137 .750 3 1 137 137 .750 1-0 2-1 0-0 Won 2 top 10. Boston College 2 1 79 62 .667 3 1 103 83 .750 2-1 1-0 0-0 Won 1 Miami 2 1 116 86 .667 3 1 147 100 .750 2-0 1-1 0-0 Lost 1 • Five ACC teams are ranked in the AP Top 25 and USA Virginia Tech 2 1 128 111 .667 2 1 128 111 .667 1-0 1-1 0-0 Lost 1 Today/Amway Coaches Top 25 polls. In both polls, Georgia Tech 2 1 82 77 .667 2 2 103 126 .500 1-1 1-1 0-0 Won 1 Clemson is No.
    [Show full text]
  • Racing, Region, and the Environment: a History of American Motorsports
    RACING, REGION, AND THE ENVIRONMENT: A HISTORY OF AMERICAN MOTORSPORTS By DANIEL J. SIMONE A DISSERTATION PRESENTED TO THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OF THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA 2009 1 © 2009 Daniel J. Simone 2 To Michael and Tessa 3 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS A driver fails without the support of a solid team, and I thank my friends, who supported me lap-after-lap. I learned a great deal from my advisor Jack Davis, who when he was not providing helpful feedback on my work, was always willing to toss the baseball around in the park. I must also thank committee members Sean Adams, Betty Smocovitis, Stephen Perz, Paul Ortiz, and Richard Crepeau as well as University of Florida faculty members Michael Bowen, Juliana Barr, Stephen Noll, Joseph Spillane, and Bill Link. I respect them very much and enjoyed working with them during my time in Gainesville. I also owe many thanks to Dr. Julian Pleasants, Director Emeritus of the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program, and I could not have finished my project without the encouragement provided by Roberta Peacock. I also thank the staff of the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program. Finally, I will always be grateful for the support of David Danbom, Claire Strom, Jim Norris, Mark Harvey, and Larry Peterson, my former mentors at North Dakota State University. A call must go out to Tom Schmeh at the National Sprint Car Hall of Fame, Suzanne Wise at the Appalachian State University Stock Car Collection, Mark Steigerwald and Bill Green at the International Motor Racing Resource Center in Watkins Glen, New York, and Joanna Schroeder at the (former) Ethanol Promotion and Information Council (EPIC).
    [Show full text]